500x Coinbase Exit (Bonus)
What's it like to make a 500x return on your first angel investment? Liron Shapira shares the story of his 2012 seed investment in Coinbase and his contrarian approach to betting on the future.
5 Things You'll Learn from This Episode
- Learn how Liron Shapira started his angel investing journey while at Quixey.
- Discover the story behind his first angel investment in Coinbase's 2012 seed round.
- Hear his perspective on being an early, vocal proponent of Bitcoin in 2011.
- Understand the mindset of a 'natural contrarian' investor.
- Find out about his other successful early crypto investment in Wyre.
About the Episode
In this bonus clip, angel investor Liron Shapira reveals the story behind his first, and massively successful, angel investment in Coinbase. He discusses his contrarian nature, being a public proponent of Bitcoin as early as 2011, and how that same instinct led to another successful bet on Wyre.
Timestamps
- 0:00 — How Liron Started Angel Investing
- 0:08 — The First Investment: Coinbase Seed Round
- 0:22 — Chris Dixon and the Midas List
- 0:36 — The Harry and Voldemort Analogy
- 0:48 — Public Perception vs. Investing Reality
- 1:03 — Another Early Crypto Bet: Wyre
- 1:12 — Tweeting About Bitcoin in 2011
- 1:26 — The Mindset of a Natural Contrarian
About the Host
Nataraj Sindam is the creator of The Startup Project, a podcast featuring founders, investors, and operators building the future.
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